Also known as non-surgical rhinoplasty, nose filler refers to changes in the shape of the nose without surgical intervention. This procedure usually involves the injection of dermal fillers. Dermal fillers are products that are injected into different facial areas to add volume, such as hyaluronic acid fillers. The most commonly injected facial areas include the lips, nasolabial folds (the wrinkles between the sides of the nose and the corners of the mouth), and cheeks. In recent years, the non-surgical rhinoplasty technique has developed, and in this procedure, nasal filler injections have begun to treat gaps, indentations, contour deficiencies, and asymmetries in the nose.
How is nose filler performed?
The procedure consists of filling the nasal tissue, usually applying an anesthetic cream for 20-30 minutes, and then injecting it into key areas determined by the surgeon and the patient, thus achieving aesthetic improvement. The injection usually takes 5-10 minutes and is performed in a clinical setting.
What are the advantages of nose filler?
Nose filler aesthetics offers many advantages to patients. First, it is a good option for many patients who do not want to have surgery or are considering surgery but have not yet made a decision. Second, touch-ups are very easy to perform, as a simple injection is enough to add a small amount of filler to a certain area. With these features, the nose can be “shaped” with injections until the desired result is achieved. And third, nose filler is much more economical compared to surgical techniques.
How long does the effect of nose filler last?
Since the filler materials used in nose filler are not permanent, the technique allows the patient to have an idea about the result without making a permanent commitment. In cases where the patient is not completely satisfied with the result, the procedure is reassuring because it is reversible. The filler disappears within a few months and the nose returns to its original shape.
What are the disadvantages of nose filler?
There are two main disadvantages. First, the result is not permanent. The effect times of the filler materials vary depending on the type. The result can last up to one to two years, depending on the material and injection technique. Secondly, the main limitation of the technique is that it can only add volume. If there is a nose reduction, a large hump and excessive curvature, filler injection alone will not be sufficient. Therefore, nose filler may not be suitable for every situation, because some defects of the nose cannot be corrected with this method.
However, nasal filler can correct many problems that can be done with surgery. It is a versatile technique and can be applied to different types of nasal anatomies and skin types. It is a good alternative for patients who do not want to undergo surgery, for whom surgery may be too risky for medical or other reasons, or who do not have enough time for the recovery period that surgery requires.
Can also be used for revision rhinoplasty
The widespread use of nasal filler is also applied to patients who have undergone rhinoplasty but need revision rhinoplasty for minor corrections. For such patients, nasal filler injection can be a good option. It can be applied to camouflage defects or add volume to areas of tissue loss. Nasal filler is a suitable option for every adult who is in good general health and does not have an excessively large deformity in their nose.
What is the recovery process for nasal filler?
After nasal filler injection, normal life can be continued without interruption. There is no swelling, bruising, or the obligation to stay home for recovery. It is one of the aesthetic procedures with the highest patient satisfaction.
